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as in heaviness
the state or quality of being heavy
the weightiness of the bookcase made it difficult to move
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as in importance
the quality or state of being important
first judged the weightiness of a case before deciding to hear it
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as in serious
having a matter of importance as its topic
interrupted a weighty discussion with a silly question
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as in important
having great meaning or lasting effect
choosing a college is a weighty decision
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as in massive
having great weight
lifted the weighty sack and wondered what was in it
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as in solemn
not joking or playful in mood or manner
the police office looked at me with a rather weighty expression
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as in influential
having power over the minds or behavior of others
one of the weightiest figures in the field of pediatric medicine
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Recent Examples of weightiness
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025
With his pair of documentaries, director and musician Questlove used Stone’s life story to probe weighty questions about Black genius and how it’s embraced, exploited and neglected by the culture.
—Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The longer Navi’s wheelbase stretched a full foot farther than that of the non-L ‘Gator, expanding cargo space behind the third row to a whopping 42.6 cubic feet — but also adding around 300 pounds of mass to an already weighty machine.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
This is a weighty topic that’s too extensive for this article.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Its aesthetic approach seldom lives up to its gestures toward camp as a guiding principle or its weighty themes (except, perhaps, in its surprisingly raucous final act).
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 10 June 2025
With his pair of documentaries, director and musician Questlove used Stone’s life story to probe weighty questions about Black genius and how it’s embraced, exploited and neglected by the culture.
—Rob Tannenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
The longer Navi’s wheelbase stretched a full foot farther than that of the non-L ‘Gator, expanding cargo space behind the third row to a whopping 42.6 cubic feet — but also adding around 300 pounds of mass to an already weighty machine.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
This is a weighty topic that’s too extensive for this article.
—Dr. Eric George, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for weightiness
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Trump's dispatching of his top emissary to Los Angeles at a time of turmoil surrounding the Israel-Iran war and the U.S.' future role in it signals the political importance Trump places on his hard-line immigration policies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
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China imports the majority of its oil from neighboring Russia, but the importance of Iran should not be overlooked.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Some 182 people with serious mental illness in the city jails are waiting for one of those beds, city correction officials said Thursday.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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So far, the project has helped some counties reduce their administrative separation populations by up to 90% through limiting isolation to cases of recent violence and banning the use of restrictive housing for people with serious mental illness.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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But this year’s selection is particularly important for a Bulls team that (allegedly) hopes to begin a rebuilding process around younger talent after parting with most of its veterans over the last year.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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Getty Images Iran launched a missile strike against the largest American military installation in the Middle East, near Doha, Qatar, in retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iran's most important nuclear sites over the weekend.—
Michele Luhn,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Energy Prices The war between Israel and Iran had evoked fears of a regional conflict that results in massive civilian casualties, and disrupts the flow of energy and other trade through the region.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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SpaceX's massive Starship exploded in a spectacular fiery blaze during a routine engine test in Texas – raising questions about what's next for Elon Musk's spaceflight company.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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In the procedural drama, Rodríguez brings to life a multi-layered and solemn character shaped by a traumatic childhood — abused within the foster care system, with no knowledge of his origins, and struggling with severe dyslexia.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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This protection -- known as the seal of confession -- is among the oldest and most solemn obligations in the Catholic Church, grounded in the Church’s teaching that, in the sacrament, penitents are confidentially confessing to and receiving forgiveness from God.—
Hiram Sasser,
National Review,
15 June 2025
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All of this is to say: fitness is the biggest influential player for the Dutch.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Involve influential stakeholders right from the start.—
Apurva Wadodkar,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Jennings said the preservation and rehabilitation of the chapel is crucial due to its historical and architectural significance, and community value.—
Damenica Ellis,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2025
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Several hundred locals gathered outside the property gates on Sunday to protest the detention center and call for the protection of the land, stressing its special significance to Native Americans as well as conservationists, according to member station WGCU.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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April 2025 The Six of Swords: There is major transition and movement afoot for you this month, Libra.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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In Europe, the Stoxx 600 is up 6.7%, and in Asia, most major markets are in positive territory, with Hong Kong and South Korea posting a whopping 20% gain year to date.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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“Weightiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/weightiness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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